Burial mounds & barrows · Central Scotland
Dunchraigaig Cairn
In or near Kilmartin.
Dunchraigaig Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dunchraigaig Cairn is a burial mound located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Dunchraigaig Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient structure is notable for its historical significance, representing the region's prehistoric funerary practices.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1147, -5.4871
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Official site
- www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/357851020 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunchraigaig Cairn?
- Dunchraigaig Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8RG).
- What is Dunchraigaig Cairn?
- Dunchraigaig Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunchraigaig Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8RG.
- Is Dunchraigaig Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Dunchraigaig Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunchraigaig Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8RG. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.